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QUINCY — The Dorothy Quincy Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution recently selected its Good Citizen award winners for high schools in Adams County. Winners are selected by each school based on grades, school activities, community service, leadership, patriotism and writing skills. Good Citizen award winners are: Annabelle Schaffnit, Unity…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of vascular surgeon Dr. Emad Zakhary to its team. Zahkary is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in vascular and general surgery and by the American Board of Endovascular Medicine. He has a doctorate in surgery from Cairo University and…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health System closed its fund drive to support the 2021 United Way of Adams County campaign on Feb. 3 by presenting a check to United Way leaders for $110,000. The amount represents a corporate gift and employee donations. Once a United Way agency itself many years ago, Blessing Health System and its…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Community Cat Coalition will host its first fundraising event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 12 at the Quincy Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak. Whiskey, Wine and Whiskers is a unique event to raise funds for the new organization’s trap, neuter and return program for feral cats. Admission is $30, which…
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QUINCY — The 26th annual Gardener’s Palette all-day conference, offered by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, offers educational sessions for all levels of gardening interest and experience. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. March 5 at the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York. Check-in will begin at…
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QUINCY — A person threatened staff members at Blessing Hospital with a knife Thursday night, then escaped the hospital and has still not yet been located as of noon Friday. Quincy Police responded to Blessing Hospital at 9:53 p.m. Thursday. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect had left the building. A description was obtained, and…
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2022-002769, 02/17/2022 @ 00:22:03, 721 S Hayden St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 024 Mulheron, R M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J MAdult FemaleAssoc. Domestic (No Crime) 02/17/2022Adult MaleAssoc. Domestic (No Crime) 02/17/2022Suspect Warrant – Out Of State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 02/17/2022AdultCompl. Domestic (No Crime) 02/17/2022 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance reported at 721 S Hayden. 2022-002770, 02/17/2022 @ 02:37:37, 2125…
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The City of Quincy has allocated $1 million in general funds to establish a small rental rehabilitation program. From that amount, a maximum of $250,000 will be set aside annually as a financial incentive for the development of residential rental housing. The goal of the SRRP is to rehabilitate existing, distressed rental dwelling units or…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday in observance of President’s Day. It will reopen Tuesday for regular business hours. The Quincy City Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall Council Chambers. Central Services will be closed Monday. However, garbage and recycling will be picked up Monday.…
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Christopher L Dabney, 36, Quincy for driving under the influence of intoxicating compounds in the 1600 block of South 36th on 02/11/22. N.T.A. 125 Jonathon D Scoville, 41, Quincy for F.T.A. possession of a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of South 8th. Lodged. 136 Jordan A Thomas, 29, Palmyra MO for disregarding a traffic…
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An Illinois appellate court dismissed Governor J.B. Pritzker’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling against his mask mandate in schools, calling the request “moot” after a legislative committee suspended the requirement’s renewal. On Thursday, the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court rejected the appeal, noting that the state’s department of public health on Feb. 14 had…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A Camp Point woman is lodged in the Adams County Jail after being charged with criminal sexual assault. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department received a child abuse hotline report from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on Monday. An investigation was initiated, and numerous interviews were conducted which ultimately…
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UPDATED: Adams County Sheriff's Department arrests juvenile in connection with death north of Quincy
QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile in connection with the death of an elderly man. Just after 7 a.m. Thursday, a deputy with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department observed what was described as “suspicious circumstances” at a residence in the Gross Gables subdivision on the north side of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks & Recreation is now accepting boat slip rental registrations from 2021 annual renters. Annual renters have until March 11 to rent their 2021 slip or request another one not rented by an annual slip renter. Slips will be open to new annual renters starting March 14. Annual rental fees are…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board heard a report on progress being made on the Workforce Development Center expansion during its Wednesday night meeting. The Workforce Development Center (WDC) expansion project is assisted with a federal grant that was awarded to JWCC in June 2021. It’s a $6.1 million project with 50 percent…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Heath Center art gallery is the site of an art show by John Steinkamp through Friday. A self-taught oil painter, Steinkamp is a Quincy professional who has served the community in several different roles. With a degree in graphic art, he has worked with advertising agencies, television stations,…
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QUINCY — A strong, diverse and well-trained nonprofit board is crucial to the success of a nonprofit’s mission. The Tracy Family Foundation, John Wood Foundation and Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois have partnered to prepare high-quality board member candidates and provide a system through which nonprofits can identify and contact them. Available through the…
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NEBO, Ill. — A Nebo woman is lodged in the Pike County Jail and is facing multiple drug charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department and West Central Illinois Task Force executed a court authorized search warrant on Tuesday at a residence located in the 100 block of South Walnut Street. Subsequent to an investigation, methamphetamine,…
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QUINCY — Kohl’s is adding 400 Sephora locations in its stores this year, and one is coming to Quincy. The American department store retail chain announced Tuesday the list of locations that will add Sephoras across the U.S. this year. The Quincy store at 6100 Broadway is on that list. Barron’s reported the stores will…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Just after 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 201 Dowling. The fire has been determined as accidental. A turkey fryer was being used as a heating source. HFD responded with 10 firefighters and called in an additional five. Firefighters made a defensive…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County and the Community Foundation serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri will announce the establishment of the City of Refuge Fund at a reception on Feb. 25 at the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. The event will be from 5-7 p.m., with at remarks at 6 p.m. The Foundation’s new fund honors Quincy’s…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 I really think there could be a place for professional snowboarding, and I would like to be in charge of public relations for the St. Louis Slide … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 214 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Obviously, I have been watching a lot…
Read Full Article Jean Turin (38) nurse at Blessing, reported he was bitten on the arm by a patient reported to have dementia. Report. 144 Raefeal E. Crider (41) 1604 Wilment, Hannibal, MO for driving while license revoked. NTA 112 Stephanie D. Dancer (44) 1104 Diana Dr. Apt F42, Quincy for obstructing a peace officer and disorderly conduct.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The “Art For The Health Of It” exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within the Hannibal Clinic features works by Kathy Hyer through the end of February. Hyer lives in Quincy, Ill., and is a mixed media artist. This exhibit at the clinic showcases her line of mixed media bird…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College is hiring instructors for its JDub Academy from June 6-24. JDub Academy helps students in grades K-12 understand how their hobbies, interests and strengths might connect with a future career through hands-on academic and enrichment workshops at JWCC. Contact Community-Based Outreach at cbo@jwcc.edu or 217-641-4941 to request a course proposal. Interested…
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QUINCY — Enrollment for the 2022-23 school year is open for Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools. Blessed Sacrament, St. Dominic, St. Francis Solanus and St. Peter offer 3-year-old preschool through eighth grade. The QCES Foundation has opened applications for tuition assistance for the 2022-23 school year through the FACTS Grant & Aid Management System. Families may…
Read Full Article 2022-002523, 02/14/2022 @ 07:47:01, Bird St N Hawkins Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C69 Helton, C BAdult FemaleInvolve 02/14/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Bird St and N Hawkins Ave for speed in a school zone. The driver was issued a citation and was released. 2022-002524, 02/14/2022 @ 07:49:47, 2506 Broadway…
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